Columbus Offers Industrial Equipment Manufacturers Series of Webinars on 'Discrete Manufacturing Solutions'

ROYAL OAK, Mich., March 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- First Tech Direct - A Columbus Company, a leading provider of Microsoft Dynamics® solutions, is hosting a multi-part series of webinars discussing the critical issues that are facing Industrial Equipment Manufacturers.

The third webcast in this series will be held on March 28, 2012 at 1:00 pm (EDT) and will focus on "Visual Project Planning." Webcast attendees will learn how Visual Project Planning solutions will help Industrial Equipment Manufacturers manage project variables from financials to logistics to resources. Project Managers need visibility into all pieces of the project. Register and see how you can get the capabilities to manage projects effectively and transform potential trouble into company success!

Attendees will learn about these valuable benefits:

• Gain direct insight into the availability of resources, so you can react to capacity issues in a structured manner.
• Link item requirements directly to activity or project planning, so you can purchase or produce items only when they are needed.
• Provide accurate visible planning for every project -- from start to finish. Manage costs, products, and resources to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Give project managers direct insight into potential problems so they can take corrective measures accordingly.

Please register at http://www.firsttechdirect.com/axforiem_series.html

Past webcasts were recorded and are available On-Demand to download with topics focusing on "Project Manufacturing" and "Project Quoting."

Columbus's AX for IEM™ solution for Microsoft Dynamics® AX enables you to design a manufacturing process that's tailored to your specific capabilities and current strengths. As you expand your business, AX for IEM will grow alongside you and give you the agility to implement project management models that align with lean manufacturing principles.

John Rethman, Columbus's Solution Engineer, stated, "Industrial Equipment Manufacturers need to embrace opportunities for growth by taking time to improve their operations. AX for IEM will keep your company competitive by optimizing your processes to get the most out of your technology investment with increased profits."

Additional information:
Valerie Silvani, Director of Marketing, Columbus Global
Email: [email protected] 
Telephone: 248.291.0138x108

About First Tech Direct - A Columbus Company

First Tech Direct - A Columbus Company delivers industry expertise as a leading provider of Microsoft Dynamics® business solutions, including Microsoft Dynamics® AX, Microsoft Dynamics® GP, Microsoft Dynamics® SL and Microsoft Dynamics® CRM. Our team of CPAs, MBAs, Microsoft Certified Professionals, and Microsoft Certified Master Consultants are committed to help organizations plan and implement total business solutions. First Tech Direct also provides PTC®'s (The Parametric Technology Corporation®) range of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions for discrete manufacturing companies. Our expertise with improved information access and management, system integration, custom development, training and proven methodologies will help organizations leverage the technology that we provide to stay profitable and competitive in today's economy.

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SOURCE First Tech Direct